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10 Language-to-English DictionariesClassical Music
/ˈklæs.ɪ.kəl ˈmjuː.zɪk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A genre of music that is characterized by its formal structure, complexity, and adherence to established musical traditions.
"Many people enjoy listening to classical music while studying or working." - 2
Music composed in a tradition that includes the works of composers such as Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven.
"The concert featured classical music from the Romantic period."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'classical music' originated in the late 18th century, derived from the Latin 'classicus', meaning 'of the highest class'. It evolved to describe a specific genre of music that adheres to established forms and traditions, particularly from the 18th and 19th centuries.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Classical Music" is said worldwide
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musique classique
Transliteration: myzik klasik
"J'aime écouter de la musique classique pendant que je lis."
klassische Musik
Transliteration: klassische Musik
"Klassische Musik beruhigt mich sehr."
musica classica
Transliteration: muziːka klassika
"La musica classica è molto bella da ascoltare."
música clásica
Transliteration: musika klasika
"Me gusta la música clásica para relajarme."
música clássica
Transliteration: muzika klasika
"A música clássica é ótima para concentração."
शास्त्रीय संगीत
Transliteration: shastriya sangeet
"मुझे शास्त्रीय संगीत सुनना पसंद है।"
古典音乐
Transliteration: gǔdiǎn yīnyuè
"我喜欢在工作时听古典音乐。"
클래식 음악
Transliteration: keullaesik eumak
"클래식 음악을 들으면 마음이 편안해집니다."
クラシック音楽
Transliteration: kurashikku ongaku
"勉強中にクラシック音楽を聴くのが好きです。"
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